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There is no UCSB shuttle available from SB airport
to the campus housing (Tropicana Gardens apartments).

Transportation recommendation -- from Santa
Barbara Airport to Tropicana Gardens Apartments:This is a very short ride from the airport
to the apartments, and we recommend the SuperRide shuttle
(683-9636)...very convenient and less expensive than
taxis (usually large white van, big blue lettering on
sides and top "SuperRide"). There is usually
a shuttle waiting at the airport for deplaning passengers,
so you may not need to call for service. Check first
before calling them (there is a courtesy phone in the
baggage claim area). Re: fare, SuperRide is usually
much cheaper than the regular taxi fee. Also, it's convenient
and less expensive to schedule a round-trip
with them. SuperRide is a better deal! (If you can't
go with SuperRide, Blue Dolphin Taxi is good also.)

Accommodations:
Unless you state otherwise on your Personal Data Form,
I assume that each of you will accept our offer to stay
in the UCSB-owned Tropicana Garden Apartments, near
the campus and within walking distance. The cost of
the six night stay (Sunday-Friday) is extremely reasonable
at $258 per person ($43/person/night includes breakfast).
This amount will be deducted from your $500 CSISS scholarship,
and a balance check in the amount of $242 will be remitted
to you either at the end of the workshop or later this
summer. (Note: For non-U.S. citizens, the balance will
be processed for you via a Travel Expense Voucher to
be detailed later.)

Directions: From northbound Highway 101, take
the Los Carneros Road exit. Turn left (heading in a
southerly direction). Los Carneros will dead-end into
El Colegio. Turn right (heading west). Tropicana Gardens
will be the apartments on your left.

These will be shared accommodations, three people per
apartment (same gender if possible). Tropicana Gardens
consists of suite style rooms, two or three bedrooms,
and one or two bathrooms that share a common living
room area. Each apartment is furnished with the following
items: extra long twin beds, dressers, sofa, desks and
chairs, occasional chairs, and coffee table (linens
will be provided). There is no television and telephone
service. However, there are available pay phones on
the halls within the apartment building.

Parking On-Campus: Permits are required in all
areas of campus Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to
5:00 PM. No permit is needed if parked in metered spaces
(but the meter must be fed). Short-term permits may
be purchased for $5/day (soon to go up to $7/day) at
both of the Kiosk entrances to campus and at the Parking
Services Office. Cash payment only accepted at kiosks.
More information can be found at the UCSB Parking Services
website:http://www.park.ucsb.edu/parking.html

Workshop dress: Bring lots of shorts and comfortable
cotton shirts -- workshop is casual dress. But the classroom
and labs get cold sometimes, so bring a sweater/jacket.

Santa Barbara weather: usually temperate during
the day (in the high 60s to high 70s), but rather chilly
in the evenings. Be sure to bring a sweater or light
jacket (depending on your personal thermometer!).